DBI is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) reporting to the CEO. The CTO will head the Technology department with approximately ten specialists in various engineering capacities.

The candidate must have an innovative mindset with a focus on developing best-in-class product portfolios. Further, the candidate must possess strong leadership skills in combination with acute business acumen and can prosper in a highly intense global environment.

DBI is growing. We develop plastic protective solutions for all major players in the highly complex and competitive automotive industry as well as for major global machine and engineering customers.

We have recently entered the high potential area of connecting parts to fuel tanks and other vital parts on cars. We have raised the technological bar in close cooperation with our customers R&D departments.

Assess and improve the product portfolio of DBI, in conjunction with the CXO, via communication, technical aptitude and understanding of customer needs

Investigate and understand industry trends, new technologies and future applications where DBI can enhance its portfolio to meet and exceed customer expectations

Qualifications

Master level degree in engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams with proven measurable success

Experience with plastic injection moulding and polymers is a plus, but not a prerequisite

Strong aptitude with advanced analytics and modelling with previous experience as to how to implement within the DBI Technology department

Ability to assess a product portfolio and enhance where necessary

Experience in working with an international multicultural internal and external customer base

Proficient communication skills, both written and oral, in both Danish and English

Competencies
The CTO candidate must be an ambitious, creative, collaborative and dedicated leader who has a keen eye for future market trends placing DBI at the forefront of innovation and execution in the eyes of our customers.

Additional details
The CTO will have an office and team located in Stenlille, Denmark. Areas served by DBI globally are Europe, Asia, North America and South America. Travel required is approximately 10 - 15% annually on a global basis. For additional information, please contact Human Resources Director Charlotte Klinge at +45 4115 1858 or email her at Charlotte.Klinge@dbiplastics.com.

Deadline
Please apply for the position by sending your cover letter and CV using the “Ansøg” button, no later than August 29th 2017.

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